How long can they keep you in jail with out giving you a trial?

There is no set time frame. Keep in mind that your boyfriend's attorney needs time to investigate and prepare a defense for these charges. The...

Being on supervised probation and getting a house search finding needle and spoon and suboxones will my boyfriend go to jail?

If he is convicted of the new charges, then that will be a violation of his current probation. Since he is already on supervised probation, the...

If DSS believes that the children are in immediate danger, then DSS can take the children from you. Since they have not done that yet, DSS...

Will i serve jail time, will petty theft be on my permanent record in the state of nc , Do i need a lawyer, can this exsponged

You should hire an experienced criminal law attorney to represent you in this matter. An attorney may be able to convince the DA to dismiss the...

What could happen if this is my 2nd time getting caught for shoplifting

It is possible that you could receive active jail time, but it is unlikely. Whether or not you are placed on supervised probation is dependent...

I can't find my estranged husband, how would I go about getting divorced on my own?

The law requires that you make dligent efforts to serve your husband. Rule 4 of the North Carolina Rules of Civil Procedure governs service on the...

Do i need a supeena for the father and son to be in court ?Even tho he has a lawyer.he said he wasnt going that day.

In order to determine whether you want the father or your son at the hearing is beyond the scope of this forum. You need to hire an attorney to...

N C DEBT COLLECTION, IF A DEBT COLLECTOR CAN NOT REACH YOU AT HOME ARE THEY PERMITTED TO MAKE PHONE CALLS TO YOUR EMPLOYMENT?

The debt collector can call you at work unless you tell them not to call you at work. If you ignore the collector, he/she will almost certainly...

Charged with assault with deadly weapon inflicting serious injury can it be lowered to a misdemeanor or self defense?

The decision to reduce the charges is in the discretion of the Assistant DA handling your case. The DA will rely upon the report that the...

I am on Probation for a Marijuana charge (felony) and got caught with a different persons I.D. trying to enter a bar.

Once the officer writes the citation, only a judge or the DA can dismiss the charges. However, the DA will usually dismiss minor charges if the...